Job Description

Company Description
Unity. Loyalty. Advancement. Charity. It’s what drives United Legwear & Apparel Co. to be the best global designer, manufacturer, and distributor of legwear, bodywear, apparel, and accessories. Founded in 1998 by Isaac E. Ash to make the very best legwear on the market, ULAC is an industry leader offering a full range of products for babies, kids, teens, and adults. We strive to sell our products at affordable prices for families. Hard work and exponential growth year on year has transformed ULAC into a global apparel and accessories company. 

Our goal to deliver superior products that ensure superior customer satisfaction is made possible by our team of dedicated professionals who work together to make the company the best in business.

Our manufacturing, distribution, and logistics division produces the highest quality products at the best possible prices without cutting corners. Integrity of goods is key, so compliance and quality assurance are top priorities, along with meeting every delivery date—whether shipping across the state or around the world.  

We strive to foster an inclusive company culture that stands united to accomplish our mission. We are loyal to our people, supporting their development and ability to achieve excellence. We believe that when people bring their personal best to work each day, it leads to success, advancement, and upward mobility for all. We believe every individual has two hands: one to help themself, and one to help others. We pride ourselves in our value of charity and the commitments we make to help people in need. ULAC supports organizations that help those compromised by sickness, poverty, natural disasters, socioeconomic inequality, and other dire circumstances.  

If you share our vision of delivering superior products in a culture of growth, excellence, and caring, then we want to hear from you! 
For more information about United Legwear & Apparel Co., please visit: 

 

Merchandising Associate
The Merchandising Associate will be responsible for assisting in the coordination of tech packs and SMS requests, managing the sample check-in process, showroom preparation and organization, and providing support for strike-offs and product approvals. This position will work under the direction of the Merchandising Manager and in conjunction with the Merchandising team.

Essential Functions (Including but not limited to):

• Assist in Tech Pack / SMS request process:
  • Set up salesman sample trackers from design hand-off
  • Send out trackers and tech packs to factories and consistently follow up for updates
  • Troubleshoot any tech pack questions from factories by working with designers and development
  • Communicate and troubleshoot any SMS sample date issues to management
  • Log in all samples, swatches, and strike off requests into PLM
• Manage sample check-in process:
  • Unpack and hang all samples as they arrive from overseas factories
  • Log in samples to SMS, swatch, and strike off excel trackers and PLM
  • Leave samples in back closet for designers to comment on
• Showroom Prep, organization, and back stock upkeep:
  • Print and tag samples with design comments
  • Prepare all showroom samples on nice hangers, steam samples, and review with the showroom manager
  • Perform weekly check-ins and walk-throughs of the showrooms
  • Keep back stock organized by delivery/collections
  • Send out samples to Canada/sales accounts
• Strike off and sample support:
  • Assist with strike off and sample preparation for meetings
  • Prepare and take photos of club samples, swatches, and strike offs for sales pass offs
• Merch board save downs:
  • Save down merch boards as needed to the sales drive
  • Update design cork board wall with merch boards and replace as updates are made
• Initial set up of style approvals for Bluestar
• Perform any other duties as assigned in support of the company needs and operations.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Associate degree in Fashion Merch or related field and 0-1 years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in PLM system, Excel and Monday.com for calendar management
• Strong verbal and written communication skills as required for effective interpersonal communication.
• Excellent organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks/projects and workload seamlessly with keen attention to detail and follow-up.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment under critical time frames.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and ability to apply good work habits to effectively complete assigned tasks and contribute to the smooth operation of the company/department.

Salary Range: $45,000 - $55,000

Workplace Type: On-site

* United Legwear & Apparel Company is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we do not currently sponsor visas.

Job Tags

Full time, Overseas,

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